Diabetes Education Specialist RN
Company: Providence Health and Services
Location: Santa Monica
Posted on: January 12, 2026
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Job Description:
Diabetes Education Specialist RN at Providence Health and
Services summary: The Diabetes Education Specialist RN is a
registered nurse with specialized certification in diabetes care
who educates and supports patients, families, and clinical staff in
managing diabetes within an inpatient hospital setting. This role
involves clinical expertise, program development, and compliance
related to diabetes treatment. The position requires a bachelor's
degree in nursing, relevant certifications, and experience in acute
hospital diabetes education and nurse-peer teaching. Description
The Diabetes Education Specialist (DES) is a Registered Nurse (RN)
with advanced knowledge in diabetes management and
education/training of patients, families and clinical staff. This
is a full-time position and will work Monday - Friday. This role
serves as a clinical expert in diabetes treatment and management
and provides education and consultation to patients, families, and
Health Center staff, supporting both prevention and care of
diabetes in an inpatient setting. The DCES is responsible for
maintaining advanced inpatient diabetes certification and leading
related program development and compliance activities. Providence
Saint John's Health Center has been recognized as a Magnet®
hospital in 2025 —a prestigious designation from the American
Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), which recognizes organizations
that provide the highest-quality care. Only 9.96% of U.S. hospitals
earn Magnet® recognition, which means that only 1% of U.S.
hospitals are four times designated. We are also recognized as one
of the best regional hospitals in 17 types of care by U.S. News &
World Report and honored by Newsweek and Healthgrades for
exceptional clinical quality. Providence caregivers are not simply
valued – they’re invaluable. Join our team at Saint Johns Health
Center and thrive in our culture of patient-focused, whole-person
care built on understanding, commitment, and mutual respect. Your
voice matters here, because we know that to inspire and retain the
best people, we must empower them. Required Qualifications:
Bachelor's Degree in Nursing Upon hire: California Registered Nurse
License Upon hire: National Provider BLS - American Heart
Association Upon hire: Certified Diabetes Care and Education
Specialist (CDCES) OR Certified Diabetes Educator (CDE) 2 years of
Acute hospital experience in clinical specialty area. 2 years of
Diabetes education experience in hospital / inpatient setting 1
year of experience in nurse-peer teaching. Preferred
Qualifications: Master's Degree Coursework/Training and Graduate
preparation in adult education Case Management Experience. Why Join
Providence? Our best-in-class benefits are uniquely designed to
support you and your family in staying well, growing
professionally, and achieving financial security. We take care of
you, so you can focus on delivering our Mission of caring for
everyone, especially the most vulnerable in our communities. About
Providence At Providence, our strength lies in Our Promise of “Know
me, care for me, ease my way.” Working at our family of
organizations means that regardless of your role, we’ll walk
alongside you in your career, supporting you so you can support
others. We provide best-in-class benefits and we foster an
inclusive workplace where diversity is valued, and everyone is
essential, heard and respected. Together, our 120,000 caregivers
(all employees) serve in over 50 hospitals, over 1,000 clinics and
a full range of health and social services across Alaska,
California, Montana, New Mexico, Oregon, Texas and Washington. As a
comprehensive health care organization, we are serving more people,
advancing best practices and continuing our more than 100-year
tradition of serving the poor and vulnerable. Posted are the
minimum and the maximum wage rates on the wage range for this
position. The successful candidate's placement on the wage range
for this position will be determined based upon relevant job
experience and other applicable factors. These amounts are the base
pay range; additional compensation may be available for this role,
such as shift differentials, standby/on-call, overtime, premiums,
extra shift incentives, or bonus opportunities. Providence offers a
comprehensive benefits package including a retirement 401(k)
Savings Plan with employer matching, health care benefits (medical,
dental, vision), life insurance, disability insurance, time off
benefits (paid parental leave, vacations, holidays, health issues),
voluntary benefits, well-being resources and much more. Learn more
at providence.jobs/benefits. Applicants in the Unincorporated
County of Los Angeles: Qualified applications with arrest or
conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance
with the Unincorporated Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance
for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act. About the Team
The Sisters of Providence and Sisters of St. Joseph of Orange have
deep roots in California, bringing health care and education to
communities from the redwood forests to the beach shores of Orange
county - and everywhere in between. In Southern California,
Providence provides care throughout Los Angeles County, Orange
County, High Desert and beyond. Our award-winning and comprehensive
medical centers are known for outstanding programs in cancer,
cardiology, neurosciences, orthopedics, women's services, emergency
and trauma care, pediatrics and neonatal intensive care. Our
not-for-profit network provides a full spectrum of care with
leading-edge diagnostics and treatment, outpatient health centers,
physician groups and clinics, numerous outreach programs, and
hospice and home care, and even our own Providence High School.
Providence is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are
committed to the principle that every workforce member has the
right to work in surroundings that are free from all forms of
unlawful discrimination and harassment on the basis of race, color,
gender, disability, veteran, military status, religion, age, creed,
national origin, sexual identity or expression, sexual orientation,
marital status, genetic information, or any other basis prohibited
by local, state, or federal law. We believe diversity makes us
stronger, so we are dedicated to shaping an inclusive workforce,
learning from each other, and creating equal opportunities for
advancement. Requsition ID: 402586 Company: Providence Jobs Job
Category: Clinical Education Job Function: Clinical Support Job
Schedule: Full time Job Shift: Day Career Track: Nursing
Department: 7006 PSJHC TRAINING Address: CA Santa Monica 2121 Santa
Monica Blvd Work Location: Providence Saint John's Health Ctr-Santa
Monica Workplace Type: On-site Pay Range: $53.25 - $82.68 The
amounts listed are the base pay range; additional compensation may
be available for this role, such as shift differentials,
standby/on-call, overtime, premiums, extra shift incentives, or
bonus opportunities. PandoLogic. Category:Healthcare,
Keywords:Clinical Educator, Location:Santa Monica, CA-90407
Keywords: Diabetes Education, Registered Nurse, Diabetes
Management, Clinical Education, Inpatient Care, Certified Diabetes
Educator, Patient Education, Healthcare Specialist, Nursing,
Chronic Disease Management
Keywords: Providence Health and Services, Downey , Diabetes Education Specialist RN, Healthcare , Santa Monica, California
